Law360 recently highlighted the news that Melissa Wiley joined Kostelanetz LLP as a partner, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in representing corporate, institutional, and individual clients in all stages of civil tax controversy matters.
Melissa spoke to Law360 and told reporter David Hansen that she joined the firm because of its strong reputation and deep bench of tax attorneys.
‘You always know there is someone to back you up if you can’t take a client call, or in an emergency,” she is quoted as saying.
Kostelanetz partner Bryan Skarlatos told Law360 that “Melissa is a tremendously talented tax controversy lawyer who also brings considerable experience in domestic and foreign tax issues to our substantive tax planning group.”
Partner Caroline Ciraolo added, in part, “Melissa’s leadership within the national tax bar and local community will serve her well as she helps guide the D.C. office to meet the increasing and diverse needs of our clients.”
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Kostelanetz’s full press release on Melissa can be found here.
Melissa represents a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to high-net-worth individuals, in complex disputes with federal and state taxing authorities. Known for her calm, empathetic style, Melissa excels at distilling intricate tax issues into clear, actionable insights — helping her clients efficiently resolve disputes and focus on what matters most in their businesses and lives.
